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Gloriosa superba 'rothschildiana ' – Also known as“gloriosa lily”, “climbing lily”' “flame lily”', and “glory lily” just to name a few of its common names. Tendrils on the leaves allow this lily to climb up to 6', making it perfect for fences, trellises, or background plantings. The exquisite red and yellow flowers bloom throughout the year.
Gloriosa lily bulbs are hardy in zones eight and nine. In cooler climates the bulbs will need to be dug up in fall after full senescence and stored in moist peat moss over the winter. Gloriosa lily bulbs require at least 6-8 weeks rest period, so it is important they do not dry out during storage. Gloriosa lily bulbs cannot handle a freeze, either in storage or down to bulb depth during their growing cycle. In the northern hemisphere store through the winter and plant again in the spring with warmer temperatures.

Tubers should be planted horizontally (laying flat) with the growing tip 2-3 inches below the surface. Because gloriosa lilies are a vine they require something to climb or attach to. In the garden, this can include a tree, fence, or arbor. The larger the tuber planted, the taller the flower stem as well as an increase in flowers produced. The larger the tuber the more flowers.